ASTM F2388-21

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Changing Products for Domestic Use

ABSTRACT
This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to promote the safe use of baby changing tables and other changing surfaces such as contoured changing pads and add-on changing units that are sold separately for use on furniture products other than changing tables. The torque, tension, structural integrity, and stability shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. Each changing table and add-on changing unit or contoured changing pad, sold separately, and its retail package shall be marked or labeled clearly and legibly to indicate the following: name and place of business (city, state, and mailing address, including zip code) or telephone number of either the manufacturer, distributor, or seller; and code mark or other means that identifies the date (month and year as a minimum) of manufacture. Instructions shall be provided with or permanently attached or printed on the changing table, add-on changing unit, or contoured changing pad and shall be easy to read and understand. These instructions shall include information regarding assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and use of the product.
SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to promote the safe use of baby changing products including changing tables, changing table accessories, contoured changing pads, and add-on changing units.  
1.2 This specification covers products sold for domestic use for children up to a weight of 30 lb (13.6 kg).  
1.3 Changing products shall meet all applicable performance and labeling requirements.  
1.4 No changing product produced after the approval date of this specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all applicable requirements contained herein, before, and after all testing.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion in Section 7 of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2021
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.18 - Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Baby Changing Products

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F2388 −21
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Baby Changing Products for Domestic Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2388; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses incidents associated with baby changing products
identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Incidents involved collapse,
falls from the table, and entrapment in structural members.
In response to incident data collected by CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to
minimize the risk of injury and death due to: (1) falls from changing tables, (2) failure of structural
or mechanical components, (3) instability and entrapment in openings in the table structure, and (4)
suffocation. This specification also contains requirements for warnings and instructional materials
directed to parents or caregivers.
1. Scope environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to pro-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
mote the safe use of baby changing products including chang-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ing tables, changing table accessories, contoured changing
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
pads, and add-on changing units.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 This specification covers products sold for domestic use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
for children up to a weight of 30 lb (13.6 kg).
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 Changing products shall meet all applicable perfor-
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mance and labeling requirements.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
1.4 Nochangingproductproducedaftertheapprovaldateof
F406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size
this specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate
Baby Cribs/Play Yards
compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
applicable requirements contained herein, before, and after all
F1169 Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby
testing.
Cribs
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F2057 Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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2.2 Federal Regulations:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
and are not considered standard.
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
16CFR1500 HazardousSubstancesActRegulationsinclud-
test method portion in Section 7 of this specification. This
ing sections:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Sharp Point in Toys or OtherArticles Intended for Use by
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
Children Under Eight Years of Age
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit-
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tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
F15.18 on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Baby Changing contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Products. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2021. Published January 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F2388 – 18. DOI: Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
10.1520/F2388-21. Washington, D.C. 20207, website: www.cpsc.gov.
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16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a 3.1.5 changing surface, n—the surface that is in direct
Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles contact with the child when the c
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2388 − 18 F2388 − 21
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
1
Baby Changing Products for Domestic Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2388; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses incidents associated with baby changing products
identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Incidents involved collapse,
falls from the table, and entrapment in structural members.
In response to incident data collected by CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to
minimize the risk of injury and death due to: (1) falls from changing tables, (2) failure of structural
or mechanical components, (3) instability and entrapment in openings in the table structure, and (4)
suffocation. This specification also contains requirements for warnings and instructional materials
directed to parents or caregivers.
1. Scope
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to promote the
safe use of baby changing products including changing tables, changing table accessories, contoured changing pads, and add-on
changing units.
1.2 This specification covers products sold for domestic use for children up to a weight of 30 lb (13.6 kg).
1.3 Changing products shall meet all applicable performance and labeling requirements.
1.4 No changing product produced after the approval date of this specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate
compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all applicable requirements contained herein, before, and after all testing.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion in Section 7 of this specification. This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.18
on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Baby Changing TablesProducts.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2018Nov. 15, 2021. Published March 2018January 2022. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20172018 as
F2388 – 17a.F2388 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/F2388-18.10.1520/F2388-21.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
F406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
F1169 Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby Cribs
F2057 Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units
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2.2 Federal Regulations:
16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations including sections:
16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use by Children
Under Eight Years of Age
16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles Intended for
Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
16 CFR 1500.50-.52 Test Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children
16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use b
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